I. kən-ˈvərt verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, transform, convert, from com- + vertere to turn — more at worth
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
b. : to bring about a religious conversion in
2.
a. : to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of especially in manufacturing
b.
(1) : to change from one form or function to another
(2) : to alter for more effective utilization
(3) : to appropriate without right
c. : to exchange for an equivalent
convert foreign currency into dollars
convert a bond
3. obsolete : turn
4. : to subject to logical conversion
5.
a. : to make a goal after receiving (a pass) from a teammate
b. : to score on (as a try for point or free throw)
c. : to make (a spare) in bowling
intransitive verb
1. : to undergo conversion
2. : to succeed in an attempt for a point, field goal, or free throw
Synonyms: see transform
II. ˈkän-ˌvərt noun
Date: 1561
: one that is converted